- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shawnee Mission, KS
Nieman Elem
Federal NCES profile for Nieman Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201164001544
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nieman Elem earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #29 of 33
- schools in Shawnee Mission · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Nieman Elem has class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nieman Elem ranks #29 of 33 schools in Shawnee Mission, KS.
School address
District: Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Kansas
NCES ID 201164001544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Nieman Elem held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 201164001544 · Shawnee Mission, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 15.2:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students)
Nieman Elem held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Nieman Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission East High
1,737 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
1,599 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission West High
1,599 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission South High
1,574 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission North High
1,502 students
- This school 456
Nieman Elem
456 students
What this shows Nieman Elem reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nieman Elem compares
Nieman Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 37% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Kansas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%
White 36.2%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Nieman Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shawnee Mission Pub Sch reports $12,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nieman Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Mission East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission Northwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nieman Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Shawnee Mission
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Briarwood Elem
Standard public school
674 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Corinth Elem
Standard public school
576 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Brookridge Elem
Standard public school
548 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Shawanoe Elem
Standard public school
530 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Apache Elem
Standard public school
526 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Mill Creek Elem
Standard public school
495 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nieman Elem
How many students attend Nieman Elem?
Nieman Elem has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shawnee Mission, KS. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nieman Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Nieman Elem is 15.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nieman Elem?
58.4% of students at Nieman Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nieman Elem?
The largest demographic group at Nieman Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment, in Shawnee Mission, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nieman Elem?
Nieman Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nieman Elem rank among schools in Shawnee Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Nieman Elem ranks #29 of 33 schools in Shawnee Mission, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shawnee Mission on the city page.
What other schools are in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?
Besides Nieman Elem, Shawnee Mission Pub Sch also operates Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students), Shawnee Mission Northwest High (1,599 students), and Shawnee Mission West High (1,599 students). See the Shawnee Mission Pub Sch district page for the complete list.